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the OBJECTIVE JERK

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194 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text We call out shutdown theater, SNAP panic, and media spin while arguing for personal resilience over permanent dependency. Between political takes, we share All Souls Day in the Philippines and what genuine life looks like when the cameras are off. • purpose of welfare as a short bridge not a lifestyle • All Souls Day prep, family plots, and making do with a generator • why shutdown blame games hurt people first, not parties • headlines versus reality and how to verify claims •...

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Send us a text We call out shutdown theater, SNAP panic, and media spin while arguing for personal resilience over permanent dependency. Between political takes, we share All Souls Day in the Philippines and what genuine life looks like when the cameras are off. • purpose of welfare as a short bridge not a lifestyle • All Souls Day prep, family plots, and making do with a generator • why shutdown blame games hurt people first, not parties • headlines versus reality and how to verify claims •...

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the OBJECTIVE JERK

FOOD STAMPS & GOVERNMENT SHOWDOWNS: A Rant On Dependency, Media Spin, And Life In The Philippines

Send us a text We call out shutdown theater, SNAP panic, and media spin while arguing for personal resilience over permanent dependency. Between political takes, we share All Souls Day in the Philippines and what genuine life looks like when the cameras are off. • purpose of welfare as a short bridge not a lifestyle • All Souls Day prep, family plots, and making do with a generator • why shutdown blame games hurt people first, not parties • headlines versus reality and how to verify claims •...

3 days ago

35 minutes

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60,000 ILLEGAL DRIVERS ISSUED CDL BY CALIFORNIA: 80,000-Pound Trucks now killing Americans

Send us a text We open with a joyful 20-year vow renewal before diving into a hard look at CDL fraud in California and what lax standards mean for public safety. Trucker testimonies, real crash cases, and political blame shape a blunt conversation about accountability. • vow renewal and why rules matter • CDL testing scams and identity gaps • safety risks of undertrained commercial drivers • a legal immigrant’s hard path into trucking • industry voices on training, wages and standards • prop...

1 week ago

29 minutes

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A FORGOTTEN TV SHOW PREDICTED 9/11 ALMOST VERBATIM: Coincidental or Inspirational?

Send us a text We react in real time to learning that The Lone Gunmen’s 2001 pilot centers on a plot to steer a plane into the World Trade Center to jumpstart a war. Shock turns into a live research session as we weigh coincidence, influence, and how fiction can mirror risk. • context on X-Files and the Lone Gunmen spinoff • summary of the pilot’s WTC plot and timing • quick dive into ratings, writers, and sources • questions about coincidence versus foreknowledge • personal memories from th...

1 week ago

29 minutes

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KATIE PORTER IS JUST EVIL: Jerk’s Rant On Power, Media, And Morality

Send us a text Are Democrats trying to find their version of President Trump with Katie Porter? Instead of focusing on a stable platform and authenticity, liberals are putting their hopes in a brash, take no prisoner candidate, with similarities to Trump. The problem is; ego, directness and attitude is all she has in common with President Trump. Common sense, fortitude and leadership qualities are what's missing from Porters tool box. Plus her minor attracted ideology is just evil. We call ou...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

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THE MAD MURDEROUS MOUNTAIN MAN: The Story Of John Tornow

Send us a text We dig into the legend of John Tornow, the “Wild Man of Wenatchee,” tracing his path from solitary woodsman to hunted figure, and how panic, press, and poor choices drove a deadly spiral. Along the way we reflect on pop culture fatigue, reboots, and why old stories still hit harder than new ones. • brief catch-up and pop culture notes including ratings dips and reboot fatigue • why theaters are re-releasing classics and how audiences changed • introduction to John Tornow and s...

2 weeks ago

39 minutes

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IF STATS SAY MEN SUFFER MORE, WHY DOES CINEMA SAY OTHERWISE? There is a reason they call it "Political Landscape"

Send us a text We break down a blistering article on how modern cinema frames masculinity, why reboots sideline legacy heroes, and why audiences are walking away. We contrast on‑screen narratives with hard data on harassment, homelessness, suicide, and men checking out of dating and culture. • hospital realities in the Philippines and life updates • overview of the anonymous “war on men” article • examples from Promising Young Woman, Barbie, Indy, He‑Man and festival films • bait‑and‑switch ...

3 weeks ago

57 minutes

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CORRUPTION AND ASSASSINATIONS: The Dark Side of Philippine Politics

Send us a text The Philippines is experiencing protests against government corruption as citizens demand accountability for embezzled flood control project funds and the resulting ineffective infrastructure during typhoon season. • Politicians and contractors inflate project costs and pocket the difference • Barangay captains (neighborhood officials) often neglect their responsibilities • Political assassinations occur regularly, particularly against contractors • The country has towns known...

1 month ago

37 minutes

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BIG PHARMA VS BIG BIRDS: The Strange Case of 400 Canadian Ostriches

Send us a text A typhoon knocks out power for two days, sparking contemplation about our modern vulnerabilities and government overreach in unexpected places. • Living with generators and planning for extended outages during natural disasters • The real threat of solar flares and coronal mass ejections to our digital infrastructure • Double standards in cancel culture with the Jimmy Kimmel controversy • Canadian government's suspicious attempt to destroy 400 ostriches used in COVID antibody ...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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FLOODING, FAMILY, AND FAR-LEFT MEDIA BIAS: Observations from Across the Pacific

Send us a text Life in the Philippines brings unique challenges from typhoon flooding to cultural differences in healthcare and social events, while media bias continues to divide people across the world. • Organic protests in the Philippines focus on genuine issues like corruption in infrastructure projects that worsen flooding problems • Filipino pageants and cultural events are frequent community gatherings that differ greatly from American traditions • The Philippine healthcare system re...

1 month ago

24 minutes

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THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF BOBBY FULLER: Who silenced the voice behind "I Fought The Law"?

Send us a text The mysterious death of Bobby Fuller in 1966 remains one of music's most intriguing cold cases, with circumstances that point to murder rather than the official ruling of suicide or accident. • Bobby Fuller was a rising rock star who recorded "I Fought the Law" with his band the Bobby Fuller Four • His body was found in his car, doused in gasoline, with blood on his face and chest • The car had been missing overnight and mysteriously reappeared at his apartment complex • Offic...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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1ST A/FREE SPEECH KEEPS YOU OUT OF JAIL, NOT FROM BEING FIRED: A Look at Kimmel, Kirk, and Constitution

Send us a text The controversial firing of Jimmy Kimmel reveals how late-night television has become increasingly partisan and financially unsustainable as hosts alienate large segments of potential viewers. Media companies are using controversies as convenient excuses to address declining ratings while political tribalism prevents meaningful dialogue about the distinction between free speech rights and employment consequences. • Jimmy Kimmel fired after making false claims about the Charlie...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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WHAT WE MOCK TODAY MAY MOVE US TOMORROW: Let's talk about something other than the chaos and headlines.

Send us a text I share my musical journey of the band CREED; from being a hater to finding deep connection with their music through my Catholic faith. What started as reluctant curiosity has turned into emotional appreciation for songs I once dismissed. • Growing up as a Pearl Jam fan who rejected Creed for sounding too similar • How my Catholic faith has changed my relationship with music I once loved • Finding it difficult to enjoy bands with anti-Christian messaging • Reluctantly download...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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QUESTIONING THE CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING: What If Everything We Think We Know Is Wrong?

Send us a text Exploring the Charlie Kirk shooting reveals troubling questions about potential conspiracies and who truly benefits from the current political violence in America. • Information overload makes it difficult to process everything happening with the Charlie Kirk shooting • The alleged shooter reportedly had accomplices who knew about the plan beforehand • Details about the rifle being assembled, disassembled, and possibly reassembled seem inconsistent • The pattern of violent inc...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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PAGAN ROOTS OF TRANS IDEOLOGY: Charlie Kirk's Assassination Shows How Far We've Fallen

Send us a text The ancient pagan roots of transgender ideology trace back to Mesopotamian goddess worship, where priests took female identities and served in temples dedicated to deities believed to change people's gender at will. These practices parallel modern developments that promote similar concepts but with different justifications. • Trans ideology has ancient origins in pagan worship of deities like Inanna/Ishtar • Greek mythology similarly promoted concepts of gender fluidity and mu...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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WHEN WORDS BECOME TARGETS: Charlie Kirk and Modern Political Violence

Send us a text America's political landscape takes another violent turn with the assassination of conservative debater Charlie Kirk, raising profound questions about political violence and our collective response as a divided nation. • Charlie Kirk, influential 30-year-old conservative voice and founder of Turning Point USA, shot and killed • Assassination bears similarities to other recent political violence including the Trump assassination attempt • Discussion of whether this was politica...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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WOMAN STABBED ON A TRAIN: She bled out and died within seconds.

Send us a text A Ukrainian girl was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train by a man with a lengthy violent criminal history while bystanders initially hesitated to help. The incident received minimal mainstream media coverage for weeks despite its severity, raising questions about double standards in reporting and accountability within the justice system. • Situational awareness is critical for personal safety in public spaces • People absorbed in their phones miss potential danger cues around...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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A FATHER'S DEMONS DESTROYED WHAT HE WAS MEANT TO PROTECT: The Haight Family Murders

Send us a text We examine the tragic Haight family murders in Utah, where a father killed his wife, mother-in-law, and five children following divorce proceedings, exploring the spiritual and psychological factors that lead to such devastating family violence. • Family of eight murdered in Enoch, Utah in January 2023 after wife filed for divorce • Father Michael Haight killed his entire family before taking his own life • Previous domestic abuse investigation revealed daughter feared for her...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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THE TRANS GUN BAN DEBATE: Trump's Controversial Proposal

Send us a text Exploring Trump's proposed ban on transgender Americans owning guns and the potential consequences of identity-based restrictions on constitutional rights. The cultural and political implications of this controversial proposal reveal deeper issues in how we approach public safety versus individual liberties. • Discussed recent media reports about Trump administration considering gun ownership restrictions for transgender individuals • Analyzed how identity-based restrictions c...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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WHEN SILENCE SPEAKS: Media Coverage and the Trans Debate

Send us a text I explore the challenging subject of transgender issues in society and media coverage, examining the apparent double standards in how news stories are reported based on who the perpetrator is. Today I'm speaking candidly about my observations on media manipulation, mental health approaches, and faith. • The selective reporting of violent incidents based on the perpetrator's identity creates dangerous blind spots in public discourse • Media manipulation techniques and "psyops" ...

2 months ago

32 minutes

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WHEN WE REPLACE GOD WITH PILLS: Sorry But Guns are NOT the problem.

Send us a text We're witnessing a spiritual crisis in America masked as a gun control debate, but the truth is more complex and uncomfortable than most people are willing to admit. • The true constant in mass shootings isn't guns but the removal of God from American life and dependence on SSRIs • Mass shootings were virtually non-existent in the 1950s despite widespread gun ownership because of stronger religious communities • When people embrace sinful activities they open themselves ...

2 months ago

39 minutes